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Casa Fiesta

455 Highway 321 N. Lenoir City, TN 37771

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

September 20, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 79 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

11: Roaches were observed in lettuce at prep cooler. COS by embargoing lettuce.

17: 4 pans of cheese dip are sitting on top of oven to be reheated for 1 hr and are 67 F. COS by using stove to reheat to 165 F before placing on steam table.

35: Bulk container of sugar is not labeled.

36: Excessive amount of roaches are present in kitchen. Back door does not seal all the way leaving gaps.

37: Bucket of fish is stored on the floor in walk in. Large pot of refried beans is sitting on the floor.

39: Dirty wet wiping cloth is stored on food prep table.

42: Clean spoons are stored food contact surface up in storage container.

45: Cutting boards have dark stained deep cuts and grooves.

47: Shelves under prep tables where food is stored are excessively dirty with old food debris and grease.

49: Faucet at prep sink is leaking.

53: Ice build-up in upright freezer. Floors are uneven and have broken/missing tiles.

Additional Comments

Received complaint about bug in food. Roaches were observed in lettuce and on food prep equipment surfaces. Establishment called pest control and decided to close for deep cleaning and pest control treatment. Will return for follow-up to ensure compliance.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
COS
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
COS
Observations
IN
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
35 Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
49 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant